, 1887-12-04

the children"
Fortunately l have none
THAT makes a difference. But what
is the troublel"
mo comfort in anything about the
house, " said Mr.. Inderwick.
Look here, Inderwick," said. Mr..
Bacon, "do you know | wouldn't stand
that?''
Il suppose Mrs. Bacon looks to your
comfort?''
'.She!'
why not insist on it? l would not
stand that"
''Huml the c~hildren-and then-the
money. But in you case it is otherwise.
If l were you, l would insist on my
authority; if it was despised, I would
come to an understanding"
divorce again."
"Vvell, something like it. If you
don't like the word, you might find an
oIher."
Another"
Separation"
1T is about the same.'
at is very different"
What do you mean?"
II could suggest u plan"
~ wouldn't like to hurt Mrs. Inder-
wick's feelings. What is YOU idea?"
"Are we ~alone?"
quite SO; nobody but my clerk in the
next room"
Then I'll tell you what l would do"
Mr.. Bacon thereupon drew his chair
nearer to that of Mr.. Inderwick's, and
began ~conversing in a low tone, with ar
eloquence which was emphasized by many
''don't you s%ee's?"
The city of K is a ~favorite stop
ping place on the great northern and
southern route.
One evening two ladies, who had just
arrived, were seated in the parlor of the
chief hotel. One, the elder, was laugh
ing; the younger was nearly crying.
"Well, my dear said the elder, $50
far, so good. Nothing could nave been
lone better. You will give Mr.. Inder-
wick a lesson. You steal away, leaving
a pathetic note telling him that it will be
useless to follow you; and l steal away
from Bacon-hai hai-without giving
him notice, leaving him to look after the
children until l am backl''
Yes" sobbed Mrs. Inderwick, ''but
| am not as strong minded as you arei''
There the voice of the young lady fall
tered, and tears ran down the pretty
checks.
Have more courage, my dear! Mr..
Inderwick will be in despair, and will
never rest until he finds where you are"
II wish he wouldl'' (sob.)
why did you spoil matters by telling
the clerk your name?"
''Oh, / couldn't take another name,
and 1 thought you would not object"
Mrs. Bacon tossed her head. $50 you
informed that horrid creature with his
hair parted in the middle that we were
Mrs. Bacon and Mrs. Inderwick, and u
husbands would follow on the next
train?''
"Yes, 1 wish they wouldv' Mrs. In
berwick sobbed, busily %crocheting some
thing.
what is that?'' said Mrs. Bacon,
coldly.
ut is a scarf l was crocheting-for-
for-Mr. Inderwick."
Mrs. Bacon Strengthened her person
until her chin followed an upward angle.
You never will be strong minded" she
said with emphasis.
II am afraid l never will.
"You are crocheting a scarf for him!
l never did for Bacon. And he refused
you your sealskin!"
IGllldpS ne COulun I ulOTu IL.
"Eour rooms are ready, ladies'"
1t was the stewardess or steward lady
who showed them to their chambers; the
gentleman at the office" with the dia-
moud stud having assigned two to them.
v.
There was a train an hour later than
the one that had brought the ladies. 1t
contained two gentlemen muffled up to
avoid recognition.
Bacon, " said one of the gentlemen,
'this thing is beastly."
"Beastly, my boy? You never did a
wiser thing in your life.
''Or a more foolish one.
Look here, Mr.. Inderwick. said
Mr.. Bacon, ''you are getting weak
kneed. StiHen up. Everything is 60
ing right, You will give Mrs. Inderwick
a lesson. You got away without
anything like II scene, as l told
a lie for you to Mrs. Inderwirk that YOU
would be detained at your office until 10
at night"
Il wish | was there now
''Oh, Bother! Look at me! l lied to
Mrs. Bacon also, and she's behind yon-
der looking after the six children. Hal!
ha! l have often told her l would ahan-
upil mr. L III IL Hldu VI my worn, inter-
wick, and don't you forget it,"
"NNell, here we arc. / am sorry to
stop for the night. There is q cab. Take
us TO the best hotel"
Yes, sir, " the cabman responded.
but first to the largest establishment
of ladies' outfits" said Inderwick.
What is that for?" asked Mr.. Bacon,
as they got into the cab.
II a to look Mt some sealskin
sacques and send n off by express"
"Weakeningl' muttered Mr.. Bacon.
Mr.. Inderwick purchased a very
beautiful sealskin sacque and directed il
to be sent to his hotel, whittier he ana
his friend proceeded.
"Inderwick, said Mr.. Bacon, as they
entered the hotel, "you are not the MAJ.
/ took you for"
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